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Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

by Jennifer Debth January 3, 2018

4.94 from 15 votes

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This Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup is vegan, gluten-free, and super healthy. It’s packed with vegetables, creamy coconut milk, and sweet, spicy flavor!

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General
Ingredients
How to make
Get the recipe
Step-by-step video
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you peel the squash?
Do you have to blend?
Making without a crockpot
Pairing suggestions
How to store
Nutrition information

I swear to all things holy this is the best butternut squash soup I’ve ever had. Not only is it delicious, but it’s made in the crockpot so you only dirty one dish, it’s vegan, it’s gluten-free, and it’s packed with healthy veggies!

Ingredients

Butternut Squash – the MVP in this soup recipe. Butternut squash blends into an absolutely delicious, sweet, ultra-thick and creamy soup.
Granny Smith Apple – adds a slightly tart flavor to offset the sweetness from the butternut squash.
Carrot and Yellow Onion – bring out the sweetness from the butternut squash and help to bulk up the soup even more.
Jalapeño – gives the soup a touch of heat to cut the richness of the coconut milk. Take the seeds out for a more mild flavor or leave them in if you like the spice!
Garlic – rounds out the soup with its subtle nuttiness.
Cumin, Salt, and Black Pepper – a simple, earthy spice blend for another layer of flavor.
Vegetable Stock, Lime Juice, and Light Coconut Milk – a flavorful and creamy base for the soup.
Cilantro, Coconut Bacon, Cayenne Pepper, and Coconut Cream – for serving, if desired.

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How to make

This crockpot butternut squash soup can be ready in as little as 3 hours OR can cook all day! The choice is yours. 🙂

Place all the ingredients, with the exception of coconut milk, lime juice, and optional toppings, in your crockpot. Stir to combine then cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
After it’s done cooking, stir in coconut milk and lime juice.
Blend the mixture in the crockpot with an immersion blender or transfer to your stand blender and blend until smooth then serve and enjoy!

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Pro tip

For more depth of flavor roast your veggies for a bit before placing them in your crockpot.

Do you have to peel butternut squash when making soup?

Not necessarily but I recommend it. The skin on butternut squash can get tough when cooked so it may take on a weird texture if you don’t peel it first.

Do you need to blend the soup?

No but I highly recommended. Blending the soup gives it a super creamy texture.

Pro tip

If you prefer a more chunky soup, blend just a portion of it instead of all of it.

Can you make butternut squash soup without a crockpot?

You sure can! If you don’t have a slow cooker, try my oven-roasted butternut squash soup or my instant pot butternut squash soup.

What to serve with butternut squash soup

Top your butternut squash soup with some cooked sausage, bacon, or roasted chickpeas or serve it alongside some other yummy dishes!

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen then reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.

– Jennifer

If you’re a soup lover, be sure to check out these other vegan soup recipes!

This post was originally published September 29, 2015 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.